Prepare for a career in Live Sound and Event Technology at District Music Hall

Scholarships Available — No One Turned Away

The New Haven Center for Performing Arts, Inc. (NHCPA), in collaboration with Factory Underground, is excited to offer hands-on training in sound engineering and event technology. Our workshops will take place at NHCPA’s District Music Hall in Norwalk, CT.

As a fully operational, state-of-the-art concert venue, we are uniquely equipped to teach essential skills in this growing field. Workshops will begin in August 2025 and will meet weekly for 16 weeks. 

Key Features of Our Workshops:

  • Taught in an 1,100 capacity state of the art concert venue
  • Access to top-quality professional audio equipment
  • Hands-on experience with live sound mixing
  • Real-world training in a professional theater environment
  • Focus on mixing live music performances

Career Paths:

  • Live Event Producer
  • Stage Technician 
  • Live Sound Engineer 
  • Touring Audio Engineer
  • Audio Technician 

Sliding Scale Fees: We believe in accessible education, so we employ a sliding scale for workshop fees to accommodate varying financial situations.

Scholarships Available: We offer scholarships to those who qualify, ensuring that financial barriers do not prevent participation.

Inclusive Policy: No one will be turned away for lack of funds.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment for everyone. Join us in enhancing your skills and pursuing opportunities in event and content production technology. Together, we can elevate our local arts community!

Thanks to community support, we can provide these opportunities to anyone interested, regardless of financial circumstance. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment and to training the future technicians and professionals in live sound, audio engineering, and event production.

Learn Alongside Industry Experts

Through our partnership with local recording studio Factory Underground, students gain hands-on experience with state-of-the-art stage equipment—both in and out of the classroom—while learning from industry professionals who bring real-world expertise to every session.

For more information on enrollment and upcoming workshops, please visit this page.